Administrative Assistant (internal Applicants Only)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

https://www.mncjobs.co.za/company/cape-peninsula-university-of-technology

Job Description

To provide administrative/secretarial support for the Faculty Research office to ensure effective and efficient rendering of quality service by way of handling correspondence, accurate data capturing, database administration, organising meetings, performing secretariat duties for Faculty-level meetings, phone coverage, and other duties that contribute to the Faculty's activities related to Research, Technology and Innovation.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

National Senior Certificate or equivalent
At least 2 years' administrative experience in a HE environment
Working knowledge of ITS
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
Experience in post graduate student academic administration will be an advantage

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Correspondence/Document Administration
Post graduate and research database administration
Setting up Faculty-level meetings (FRIC, FHDC and FREC amongst others) and taking minutes
Departmental/ Faculty liaison
Records administration
General office operations commensurate with the offices of the Faculty Research Manager
Team/Department Support

Competencies

Numeracy
Computer literacy
Learner/Client focus
Managing work (including time Management)
Professional/Technical knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Organizing
Stress tolerance
Safety awareness
Ability to adapt to changing environment
Verbal and written Communication
Contributing to team success
Initiating action
Creativity
Multitasking
Attention to details

General Information
Closing date: 15 February 2026
For Enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.